Jess's Rule launched to speed cancer diagnosis and bolster NHS care
Health • 5 months ago
New patient-safety policy instructs GPs to rethink after multiple visits with unresolved symptoms to catch cancers earlier
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Jess's Rule launches across NHS England to speed cancer diagnosis and boost patient safety
Health • 5 months ago
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils a policy named in memory of a young patient, aiming to shorten diagnostic delays after multiple GP visits.
Experts push to ban OTC codeine as UK faces rising dependence
Health • 5 months ago
Health officials warn that codeine offers little relief for chronic pain and report increasing misuse, urging tighter controls and possible nationwide monitoring
New acne vaccines enter trials as researchers pursue long-term cure and prevention
Health • 5 months ago
Sanofi's mRNA-based jab and a second vaccine targeting acne enzymes aim to curb outbreaks and reduce antibiotic use
Experts caution against simple link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism as Trump touts review
Health • 5 months ago
Scientists say autism is multifactorial and highly heritable; new review sparks debate over potential environmental factors including paracetamol, but no causal link is established.
Vascular Surgeon Urges Attention to 'Body Whispers' as Early Health Signals
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Houston physician says subtle symptoms can foretell serious problems; experts stress acting on warning signs over waiting for a crisis.
Vascular surgeon warns of subtle ‘body whispers’ as early health indicators
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Houston vascular surgeon says subtle signs can precede vascular disease, urging vigilance for persistent leg pain, ankle swelling and walking cramps, especially after age 40.
Mother fights Army reforms after daughter's death linked to harassment and assault in uniform
Health • 5 months ago
Leighann McCready describes Jaysley Beck’s life and death, and calls for independent investigations and swift changes to how complaints are handled in the armed forces.
Experts warn against linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism as debate intensifies
Health • 5 months ago
Researchers emphasize autism’s complexity and high heritability, cautioning against single-factor explanations even as political review highlights potential environmental contributors